Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,950 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.78
10th percentile $50,130
90th percentile $100,420
Employed locally 120
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,130
    25th
    $50,130
    50th (median)
    $61,950
    75th
    $74,550
    90th
    $100,420

    Top-paying metros for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,470
    Hawaii $108,570
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,570
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $98,730
    Anchorage, AK $97,670
    Alaska $97,670

    Related occupations in Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,350
    Carpenters$61,250
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$67,170
    Electricians$73,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82,350
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Northwest Minnesota is $29.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.99 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Northwest Minnesota is 19.9% above the national median of $51,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,130 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,130.